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We filtered the 50 games similar to Risen down to the 47 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Bayonetta, Bayonetta 3 and Devil May Cry top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Risen.

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Risen

47 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Risen. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Bayonetta

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SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB91· 15OC85· 51

Year 2009Dev Nex Entertainment · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: action RPG combat, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB90· 4OC85· 142

Year 2022Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB85· 4OC77· 12

Year 2001Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

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#4Sonic and the Black Knight

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SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB57· 3

Year 2009Dev Sonic Team · Sega

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#5Drakengard 3

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SoloFantasyThird Person

IGDB56· 8

Year 2013Dev Access Games · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

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#6Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King

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SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasyThird Person

IGDB87· 12OC85· 38

Year 2004Dev LEVEL-5 · Square Enix

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7Heavenly Sword

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SoloNarrativeFantasyThird Person

IGDB88· 4

Year 2007Dev Ninja Theory · Sony Computer Entertainment EuropeOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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#8Zenless Zone Zero

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SoloFantasyThird PersonSci-FiFree to Play

IGDB73· 4OC75· 40

Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and free to play, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#9Fable: The Lost Chapters

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SoloMeleeMagicRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 8.2KIGDB84· 3

Year 2005Dev Big Blue Box · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and skill tree progression, while skipping crafting mechanics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 366KRAWG👍 75%· 935IGDB85· 9OC84· 176

Year 2023Dev Avalanche Software · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~30hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and skill tree progression, while skipping ranged combat

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#11God of War

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SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical

OC94· 256

Year 2009Dev SCE Santa Monica Studio · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#12God of War II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasyThird PersonHistorical

Year 2009On PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with historical setting, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#13Darksiders II

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SoloNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB86· 16

Year 2012Dev Vigil Games · Spike ChunsoftOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationThird Person

IGDB91· 4

Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 4 · Square Enix

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

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#15Enclave

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SoloMagicRangedMeleeFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 6.6KIGDB81· 2

Year 2002Dev Starbreeze Studios · Black Label GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

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